Kubernetes (K8s) Readme
Welcome to the Kubernetes (K8s) Readme! Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. This document serves as a guide to understanding Kubernetes, its components, and how to use it effectively.
- What is Kubernetes?
- Key Concepts
- Getting Started
- Resources and Further Reading
Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s (with '8' representing the eight letters between 'K' and 's' in 'Kubernetes'), is a powerful container orchestration tool developed by Google. It provides a platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Containers are lightweight, standalone, executable packages that contain everything needed to run a piece of software, including the code, runtime, libraries, and dependencies.
A pod is the smallest deployable unit in Kubernetes, consisting of one or more containers that share network and storage resources.
Deployments in Kubernetes allow you to describe the desired state of your application, including the number of replicas and how to update the application over time.
Services enable network connectivity to pods and provide a consistent way to access your application, regardless of the underlying infrastructure.
Nodes are the individual machines (physical or virtual) that run your applications. Each node has the necessary services to run pods and is managed by the Kubernetes control plane.
The control plane is responsible for managing the Kubernetes cluster, including scheduling pods, maintaining desired state, and scaling applications.
To get started with Kubernetes, you'll need to install it on your local machine or set up a cluster in a cloud environment. Refer to the official Kubernetes documentation for installation instructions tailored to your environment.
Once Kubernetes is installed, you can deploy your first application using kubectl, the Kubernetes command-line interface. Follow the documentation to create a deployment, expose it as a service, and access your application.
There are many resources available to help you learn Kubernetes, including documentation, tutorials, and online courses. Start with the official Kubernetes documentation and explore additional resources as needed.
- Official Kubernetes Documentation
- Kubernetes Interactive Tutorial
- Kubernetes By Example
- Kubernetes Up & Running (Book)
- Kubernetes on GitHub
Kubernetes is a powerful platform for container orchestration, enabling you to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications with ease. By understanding its key concepts and getting hands-on experience, you can leverage Kubernetes to streamline your development and operations workflows.